At the 2017 ABA TECHSHOW, Rocket Matter® and Ruby Receptionists® hosted the event’s inaugural 5K. The outing had a great turnout and was highly popular with participants. It was such a success, in fact, that in 2018 these two companies will take it to the next level: They will be hosting the first ever ABA TECHSHOW marathon. That’s 26.2 […]

I have a confession to make. I’ve been getting in a lot of trouble for my smartphone usage with my family. And I know deep in my heart I’m setting a terrible example for my children. The embarrassing thing is I know better. I’ve spoken about the risks overdependence on connectivity at CLE conferences. I’m […]

You went to school for three extra years and racked up over 100k in student loan debt to become a lawyer. So why aren’t you happy? According to a recent poll, 52% of practicing lawyers describe themselves as unsatisfied. Lawyers also have the highest risk of depression and suicide out of all professions. Luckily, there […]

The ABA TECHSHOW is right around the corner, and this year there’s some good news for fitness buffs: On March 17th, Rocket Matter and Ruby Receptionists are co-hosting the first-ever ABA TECHSHOW 5K. We’re meeting in the lobby of the Chicago Hilton at 7 a.m. You can walk or run past Grant Park, Soldier Field, and the Shedd […]

It’s no secret that practicing law can be tough. It can be stressful. It can certainly play with your emotions. But no one ever said that coming to work can’t be fun, too. I’ve worked at various companies, and my co-workers and I have always taken our jobs very seriously. However, we also realized that at […]

The field of law isn’t known for participation trophies or warm hugs, but there are some good reasons why you should make an extra effort to practice kindness in a profession where adversarialism is the name of the game. Here are five reasons why you should be nice to opposing counsel: Being rude is against the […]

ABA TECHSHOW will feature its first-ever 5K run/walk on Friday, March 17th, departing from the lobby of the Chicago Hilton and passing some of Chicago’s most famous sites on the lakefront. The event is co-sponsored by Rocket Matter and Ruby Receptionists, two leading legal technology companies committed to fitness. Participants will get a free headband […]

We all have one. And if we don’t have one, we crave one. It’s that special person at work that just “gets you.” The one that you dish all your complaints to and share all your accomplishments with. I’m talking about your work spouse, and it’s one of the most meaningful relationships you’ll ever have […]

Exercise is important for everyone, but it might be particularly crucial for lawyers. Lawyers are almost four times more likely to suffer from depression than the general population. Also, the profession tends to have higher suicide rates, while drug and alcohol abuse is rampant. In other words, if there ever were an occupation that should require […]

We’ve all been there. Maybe you got stuck in traffic on your way to work, one of your motions was denied, and then a client sent you a nasty email. Maybe the news about politics is getting you down. Or maybe you just woke up feeling blue for no particular reason. Whatever it is, you’re […]